2018 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos named

THIS YEAR’S Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos were revealed during a recent press conference in Quezon City. As a career-service award for Filipino exemplars in the academe, military, and police sectors, ten Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos — four teachers, three soldiers and three police officers — were presented to the media. Each awardee will receive a cash prize of P1 million each (net of tax), a gold medallion and a trophy.

Guided by the theme of “Beyond Excellence,” a Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino is recognized for rendering service above and beyond his/her call of duty. His/her accomplishments must have inspired and influenced their peers as well as the people in their respective communities. Their works must have transformed a community and have a lasting positive impact on people and the country.

The teachers receiving the award are (in photo, top row, L-R): Mary Jane Ramo, master teacher II at Tonggo Elementary School in Tudela, Misamis Occidental; Alma Janagap, master teacher II at Pavia National High School in Pavia, Iloilo; Carla Dimalanta, professor X at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City; and Aimee Marie Gragasin, special science teacher V at the Philippine Science High School-Cagayan Valley Campus in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

The soldiers and police officers receiving the award are (in photo, bottom row, L-R): Major Francis Señoron, assistant division chief of the logistics management division of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; Lieuten- ant Colonel Thomas Ryan Seguin, commander of the 7th tactical fighter squadron at Basa Air Base Philippine Air Force in Pampanga; Lieutenant Colonel Danilo Facundo, director of the mobile training and exercise unit of the Philippine Marine Corps in Taguig City; Police Senior Superintendent Pascual Muñoz, chief of the supply chain management division of the Philippine National Police; Police Senior Inspector Dennis Ebsolo, chief of police at the Villanueva Municipal Police Station in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; and Senior Police Officer 1 Aida Awitin, assistant police community relations police non-commissioned officer at the Davao Occidental Police Provincial Office in Malita, Davao Occidental.

“We again present 10 Outstanding Filipinos who embody the best in our people and are recognized for their steadfast commitment to inspire change for others to emulate,” said Metrobank Foundation President Aniceto Sobrepeña. “Their stories of triumph and resilience inspire us, as individuals and as a community, to strengthen our commitment to building a better future for our nation. It is our privilege to let their light shine so that many more may benefit from their example.”

The awardees will be honored during the formal conferment ceremonies on Sept. 7.